When the land changes, Suzanne Massion’s paintings will remind you of the way it once was. She drives the back roads through the tall grass prairies and farmland of her native Illinois, stopping to paint en plein air when the moment strikes. She feels like she’s in a race to save a disappearing treasure as buildings burn or open space is paved over. Suzanne donates a portion of her sales to fund local land conservation efforts.

Reggie, you have made my day! Thanks for the lovely comments. A real pleasure to know you love your new art work. Wish I could see how they look installed. Now I can brag about my Minnesota and Texas collector.

It's always a thrill to hear from an art collector, pleased with their new acquisition. I never tire of it. My thanks for responding.

Sunset Song

K Keefe purchased this artwork. 11/6/2015 | 11:20 AM

Very happy with our new painting! Great work Suzanne!

Suzanne Massion 2/26/2015 | 3:55 PM

E Culpepper, due to your inquiry regarding an interest in my paintings in a different price range, I've submitted 5 new pieces and UGallery listed them today. I appreciate your interest and comment.

Suzanne Massion 2/15/2015 | 2:07 PM

Why thank you for your interest. It has encouraged me to submit more work to UGallery in your price range. The new pieces are oils on medium textured artist canvas and are matted and have a backing. Keep checking my artwork on UGallery and let me know what you think.

E Culpepper 2/15/2015 | 12:05 PM

I would like to own, and enjoy one of your paintings. Do you have any in the 300 to 400 dollar range? Once again, beautiful work.

Suzanne Massion 2/14/2015 | 10:18 AM

Thanks so much for taking a look. Prairie Crossing is an actual community in Illinois, where homes are clustered together, allowing large open space areas to exist. They do controlled burns in the spring. Exciting to see the prairie come back each year.

Oil painting
on
stretched canvas
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2015

12" h x 18" w x .75" d
1 lbs. 1 oz.

$350

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The river is calm and serene on this early autumn afternoon. Mother Nature has supplied warm weather, warm colors, blue skies, and blue water. It’s October. As I stroll along, I marvel at how much green surrounds me. Two trees stand guard. Perfect! Time to paint. This piece is on gallery wrapped canvas and the painting continues around the sides. It comes varnished and wired to hang.

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